Kim Jong Un inspects factory producing new multiple rocket launcher systems.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un recently inspected a factory producing a new multiple rocket launcher system. There, he praised the weapon's combat capabilities and its potential to enhance national defense.

Offensive capabilities and destructive power

According to the KCNA news agency, Kim Jong Un asserted that the new weapons system would serve as the military's "main offensive weapon." The North Korean leader described it as a super-powerful weapon system capable of destroying the enemy with surprise attacks of high precision.

The new multi-barreled rocket system is designed for mass deployment, serving as a platform for concentrated attacks in military operations. Images released by state media show Kim Jong Un standing next to large rocket launchers inside a modern manufacturing facility.

Strategic context on the Korean Peninsula

The visit took place just one day after Pyongyang announced the successful testing of two long-range strategic cruise missiles, demonstrating its combat readiness. This activity reflects North Korea's ongoing efforts to modernize its arsenal amid prolonged tensions with South Korea.

Military analysts believe that artillery and multiple rocket launchers are core components of Pyongyang's operational strategy. A 2020 study by the RAND Institute estimated that North Korean artillery systems could inflict up to 10,000 casualties in just one hour if they targeted densely populated areas such as South Korea's capital, Seoul.

Testing and export objectives

The increased frequency of missile tests in recent years is not only aimed at improving accuracy and challenging the US-South Korea alliance, but is also believed to be a way to verify the effectiveness of the weapons. Observers believe this could be a stepping stone for North Korea to promote the export of military technology to international markets in the future.